When
the vice president resigns and Ellie and Taryn’s parents emerge as
the frontrunners, the girls find themselves back in the
spotlight.Ellie
could not care less about becoming the Second Daughter, but she knows
how much the opportunity to make history means to her mother – and
women everywhere. With her family taking center stage, Ellie must
decide whether she can put her feelings for Gabe on hold -
again.Taryn,
so used to captivating the hearts and minds of everyone she meets, is
unbothered by the increased media scrutiny. But an inopportune
screw-up has her beholden to an unlikely – and unfriendly –
source for help. Overnight,
Evan has skyrocketed from social pariah to Miss Popular. As she and
her reluctant parents adjust to her new lifestyle, the last thing she
needs is a front-page scandal.Brinley
can’t stop thinking about her Stowe-bound hook-up…until her
father’s intern, Patrick, starts flirting. Is it time to abandon
her fling now that she has a more appropriate suitor?With
the second highest office in the land up for grabs, everyone is
picking sides. But where does the heart lie when duty, truth, and
love collide?

My
Thoughts:

The
Cover: I
think this cover is my favorite. A D.C. Night, city lights, the
Capital Building in the background. Our mysterious legs in red and
conservative shoes. I am thinking those are Taryn's legs, as she wore
a red dress and plain shoes to the big Dedication Party. Although the
dress seems a little short for the possibly second daughter.

The
Plot:Wow,
can things get any hotter in a D.C. private school? I think stars
are starting to align for these girls. As always, the plot is well
written and entertaining. How these girls deal with the pressure and
expectation is beyond me. This one has another cliffhanger ending,
but one I had really been hoping for. Well, not the cliffhanger, but
the outcome.

The
Characters:Once
again the characters were very well written. I liked that through out
each of the 4 books so far, we have gotten to know the characters
better. Not all problems are solved in one book, issues that started
in previous books are still working out. It is interesting how all of
our main characters put their parents careers before their own
desires, even when it comes to love. Or at least try.

Is
it Worth Reading?:Oh
yes, I very much enjoyed Book 4; it was my favorite book so far. This is the type of series that would make a great t.v. Show.
Granted, CW, but there would definitely be an audience for it. Umm,
just saying, any producers out there? You guys will have to let me
know if you hear anything. And of course, if I hear something, I will
definitely let you know. Either way, I recommend the entire
Georgetown Academy series to readers of YA contemporary and give Book
4 5/5 crossbows.